Parish Priest: Fr Arsenio Tuazon - Assistant Priest: Fr Richard Rosse - Pastoral Workers: Srs Kim Tran & Nga Nguyen
Welcome to St Anthony's Parish - Noble Park Website
ADDRESS: 90 BUCKLEY STREET, NOBLE PARK, VIC 3174 - AUSTRALIA - TEL: 61 (03) 9546 8276 - FAX: 61 (03) 9548 1608
REFLECTION
Advent is already half over. Have we heard the 'voice in the wilderness'? What are we doing to straighten things that have become crooked?
'Exult' ... 'rejoice' ... 'be happy' ... 'witness to the light'. Waiting for God should not be a depressing, anxiety-ridden time. It is 'good news', 'liberty', 'freedom'. Do not 'quench the Spirit'!
'He was not the light, only a witness for the light' ... 'I am not fit to undo his sandal strap'. John the Baptist was not 'the light'. Rather, he prepared the way for Jesus. What mattered to him was that Jesus was coming. Perhaps the Church needs to rediscover the spirituality of John the Baptist.
A Rabbi once asked a group of learned men, ‘Where is the dwelling place of God?’ They simply laughed at him. 'What a thing to ask', they said, ‘is not the whole world full of God's glory?’ Then the Rabbi answered his own question, 'God dwells wherever people let God in'. Hasidic Story
The Advent readings introduce us to people who let God into their lives with eager expectation - Isaiah, John the Baptist, Paul and Mary. Their openness to God's action in their lives is a model for all believers.
from Break open the Word
LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
† We pray in thanksgiving for
Joseph Michel,
Carmela Curcio,
Eileen Heppolette,
Hayden Tingley,
Hayden Byrnes,
and those who have died recently in the peace of Christ.
† We pray for:
Romilda Garbaz,
Irene Tellis,
Rino & Irma Ermacororq,
Luigi Bertolini,
Mary Dunlop,
Kristy Silva,
Antonino Mangano,
Concetta Marino,
and all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time.
† Please also pray for:
Anna Ngoc,
Giovanna Greco,
Brendan Adams,
Emma Farrell,
Mary Spittall,
Kath Malone,
Molly McGuire,
Leo O’Neill,
Rita Briggs,
Joseph Nguyen,
Paul Camilleri,
Mario Tizio,
Melissa Haidar,
Pat Turner,
Arlette Marie,
Daisy Ebert,
Jordan Whitewood-Neal,
Dean Whitewood-Neal,
Tracy Hili,
Brittany Charalambous,
Blake Hayes,
Samantha Adams,
Jean-Claude Allas,
Floryse and Herman Assy,
and Jean Claude Salece
who are sick.
Advent is already half over. Have we heard the 'voice in the wilderness'? What are we doing to straighten things that have become crooked?
'Exult' ... 'rejoice' ... 'be happy' ... 'witness to the light'. Waiting for God should not be a depressing, anxiety-ridden time. It is 'good news', 'liberty', 'freedom'. Do not 'quench the Spirit'!
'He was not the light, only a witness for the light' ... 'I am not fit to undo his sandal strap'. John the Baptist was not 'the light'. Rather, he prepared the way for Jesus. What mattered to him was that Jesus was coming. Perhaps the Church needs to rediscover the spirituality of John the Baptist.
A Rabbi once asked a group of learned men, ‘Where is the dwelling place of God?’ They simply laughed at him. 'What a thing to ask', they said, ‘is not the whole world full of God's glory?’ Then the Rabbi answered his own question, 'God dwells wherever people let God in'. Hasidic Story
The Advent readings introduce us to people who let God into their lives with eager expectation - Isaiah, John the Baptist, Paul and Mary. Their openness to God's action in their lives is a model for all believers.
from Break open the Word
LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
† We pray in thanksgiving for
Joseph Michel,
Carmela Curcio,
Eileen Heppolette,
Hayden Tingley,
Hayden Byrnes,
and those who have died recently in the peace of Christ.
† We pray for:
Romilda Garbaz,
Irene Tellis,
Rino & Irma Ermacororq,
Luigi Bertolini,
Mary Dunlop,
Kristy Silva,
Antonino Mangano,
Concetta Marino,
and all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time.
† Please also pray for:
Anna Ngoc,
Giovanna Greco,
Brendan Adams,
Emma Farrell,
Mary Spittall,
Kath Malone,
Molly McGuire,
Leo O’Neill,
Rita Briggs,
Joseph Nguyen,
Paul Camilleri,
Mario Tizio,
Melissa Haidar,
Pat Turner,
Arlette Marie,
Daisy Ebert,
Jordan Whitewood-Neal,
Dean Whitewood-Neal,
Tracy Hili,
Brittany Charalambous,
Blake Hayes,
Samantha Adams,
Jean-Claude Allas,
Floryse and Herman Assy,
and Jean Claude Salece
who are sick.
PARISH NOTICES
MELBOURNE OVERSEAS MISSIONS
Annual Appeal - December 10th & 11th 2011
Since its foundation in 1969, Melbourne parishioners have supported our own mission fund to help developing nations. This has marked our Archdiocese for its exceptional generosity. Currently, the major beneficiaries are people in Papua New Guinea, Timor, India, Sierra Leone, Pakistan, Botswana, Nigeria and Peru. Archbishop Denis Hart commends the fund to your continuing support. Donations of $2.00 and over are tax deductible.
Corpus Christi College Parents and Friends Auxiliary presents...
de te vivere
SEMINARY SCHOLA
CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE MELBOURNE
The release of a CD: De Te Vivere contains chants sung by the Seminary Schola, Corpus Christi College.
The cost of each CD is $25 which includes postage within Australia; and be made via Cheque, Money Order, Visa or Master Card. For more information please contact Fr Richard Rosse 9546 8276
THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS
We will be celebrating the 'Glory of Christmas' in the big hall on the 18th of December. All children up to the age of 14 years are invited to participate in the nativity play which will include acting and singing. LAST PRACTICE FOR THE NATIVITY PLAY WILL BE AT 11:00AM ON 17 DECEMBER IN THE GATHERING SPACE.
CHRISTMAS TREE
“Christmas can be a very difficult time for many families in need. Take a moment and think of how you can change their lives by your generosity in making it much brighter for a lot of children and adults in our community. Once again I encourage you to make a positive difference and bring a smile to the faces of our children.
Our Christmas tree will be set up in the Church on 10 December and I invite you to place a gift under the tree. These gifts will be collected by St Vincent de Paul who will then distribute them to the needy. The gifts should be NEW toys and/or clothes, hampers and non-perishable food items. Thank you for your support”. Fr Arsenio
MEN’S CLUB BBQ RAFFLE
6 burner stainless steel with side burner.
DRAWN CHRISTMAS EVE
Tickets available after every Mass this weekend.
Ticket $2/each or 6 for $10.
BOOKINGS FOR 2012
We are preparing the venue bookings for 2012. To book a place for regular meetings or for a setting date, you should contact Carmel at the Parish Centre as soon as possible.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
The Catholic Women’s League will have Christmas Carols at the home of Sue Dowling, 2 Huntsman Drive, Noble Park, on Wednesday, 14th December, 2011 at 11am. Please come and enjoy the carols. $5 Entrance. Lunch provided. Contact Margaret 9547 0939. The money will go to St Vincents.
St Elizabeth's Christmas Nativity Scene
17 December - 14 January
Visit the beautiful Christmas Nativity handmade by artist, Wilson Fernandez, at St Elizabeth's Parish, 107 Bakers Rd, Dandenong North. Now in its seventh year at St Elizabeth's, the Nativity Scene has grown each year to keep onlookers constantly interested and aware of the true meaning of Christmas. Details: 0428 927 110 or 03 9795 6217
COMMUNION TO THE SICK
Anyone who takes Communion to the sick, could you please put your name down and who you are taking Communion to. The book is in the sacristy marked (Communion to the sick).
DONATION
Have you any old reading glasses or sunglasses you no longer need, there is a box in the foyer of the Church, please put them in there for collection.
SRI LANKAN INDIAN STALL
The Sri Lankan Indian stall is still looking for a team to run the stall on the 19th November. If we do not get some volunteers soon it does not look like there will be a stall this year.
If you are interested in running a different food stall we are open to new ideas.
If you would like to run a food stall, or just help out please contact Anthony on 0423048680 or stanthonyscarnival@hotmail.com
PRAYING FOR THE SICK
Commonwealth Privacy Legislation protects the rights of people to privacy, including the sick. A person who is sick has the right not to have their condition mentioned publicly without their permission, including praying for them. The parish practice from now on requires written permission to print names in the Bulletin. Names for inclusion need to be dropped in to the parish office by 10:00 am on Thursday.
PARKING OUTSIDE CHURCH IN BUCKLEY STREET
We officially received a letter from the council that we can now park outside the church in Buckley St. The yellow Line has been blasted away. We must obey the signs which clearly mark what hours we can or cannot park. Carmel Martin
OUR VISION
We the Parishioners of
St. Anthony’s Noble Park,
Believe we are called by Christ
to be the people of Prayer, Welcome,
Participation and Outreach.
OUR MISSION
Prayer
• To gather each week to celebrate Eucharist
• To provide various opportunities to hear
God’s word and allow to shape our lives
• To encourage and to explore a variety
of expressions of Christian prayer
and spirituality
• To plan liturgies which nurture faith and
community life.
Welcome
• To continually invite others to be involved
• To be a community that is welcoming,
supportive, caring, nurturing and positive
• To celebrate and respect the diversity and
richness and giftedness of our community.
Participation
• To encourage the gifts and potential in one another
• To offer a variety of opportunity from
gathering and socialising
• To seek open communication
• To develop effective networks and provide
opportunities for sponsoring, mentoring
and training
• To plan for the future with hope
...and Outreach
• To be responsive to the needs of individuals and groups in our Parish
• To collaborate with existing groups to identify and respond to local community needs.
• To be aware of the needs of the wider world and to determine an appropriate response.
OUR PARISH PRAYER
St. Anthony,
patron of our parish,
loyal servant of God,
faithful follower of Jesus:
You taught by word and deed,
the message of the Gospel.
Teach us to live the Gospel
values as you did.
Enlighten our minds in search
of God's will.
Inspire us to be a
prayerful community,
ever reaching out to
and cherishing our neighbour.
Help us proclaim God's love
and live what we proclaim.
AMEN.
We the Parishioners of
St. Anthony’s Noble Park,
Believe we are called by Christ
to be the people of Prayer, Welcome,
Participation and Outreach.
OUR MISSION
Prayer
• To gather each week to celebrate Eucharist
• To provide various opportunities to hear
God’s word and allow to shape our lives
• To encourage and to explore a variety
of expressions of Christian prayer
and spirituality
• To plan liturgies which nurture faith and
community life.
Welcome
• To continually invite others to be involved
• To be a community that is welcoming,
supportive, caring, nurturing and positive
• To celebrate and respect the diversity and
richness and giftedness of our community.
Participation
• To encourage the gifts and potential in one another
• To offer a variety of opportunity from
gathering and socialising
• To seek open communication
• To develop effective networks and provide
opportunities for sponsoring, mentoring
and training
• To plan for the future with hope
...and Outreach
• To be responsive to the needs of individuals and groups in our Parish
• To collaborate with existing groups to identify and respond to local community needs.
• To be aware of the needs of the wider world and to determine an appropriate response.
OUR PARISH PRAYER
St. Anthony,
patron of our parish,
loyal servant of God,
faithful follower of Jesus:
You taught by word and deed,
the message of the Gospel.
Teach us to live the Gospel
values as you did.
Enlighten our minds in search
of God's will.
Inspire us to be a
prayerful community,
ever reaching out to
and cherishing our neighbour.
Help us proclaim God's love
and live what we proclaim.
AMEN.
